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Israel's consul general in New York, Ofir Akunis, drew a sharp comparison between policies associated with New York politician Mamdani and Nazi Germany, asking rhetorically 'Who boycotted Jews? The Third Reich!' during a Rosh Hashanah interview. The remarks were framed as a warning about anti-Israel sentiment among progressive politicians in the United States. Progressive Jewish organizations criticized the comparison as unhelpful, especially at a tense moment for the American Jewish community grappling with rising antisemitism concerns and polarized debates over Israel policy. The episode reflects ongoing friction between Israeli diplomatic officials and segments of the American political left over Israel-related rhetoric.